People Partner Lead

Full-time, permanent position located in the CBD.

Lead a team. Shape the service. Grow together. As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is ambitious for the future. We recruit people who understand that the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of our community.

About The Role

Reporting to the Manager People Services, you will lead our people partnering and administration team, building capability, setting clear expectations and supporting responsive, consistent and high-quality service delivery.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Lead, coach and develop the team, setting priorities, balancing workloads and building accountability for service delivery;
• Provide practical, considered advice to leaders across your portfolio on workforce planning, performance and employee lifecycle matters;
• Oversee case management and people administration, supporting sound judgement, timely action and consistent outcomes;
• Lead improvements that simplify processes, strengthen service quality and improve the experience of employees and leaders.

A team that works together

Our team is built on a simple principle: we work together. We value open discussion, share knowledge and support one another through challenges. You will join a cohesive team, with specialist guidance from our Centres of Excellence when matters require additional expertise or escalation. You will have the opportunity to share your knowledge, experience and skills through coaching and day-to-day leadership, helping team members build confidence, strengthen their judgement and grow their capability.

Your development matters too. Working alongside the Manager People Services and colleagues across People & Culture, you will have opportunities to learn from others, broaden your experience and continue growing as a leader.

About You

You are an experienced HR practitioner and a capable people leader. You bring clarity to complex situations, build constructive relationships and help others develop the confidence and judgement to do their work well. You are comfortable balancing your own portfolio with responsibility for team performance. You encourage open discussion, welcome different perspectives and follow through on commitments.

You Will Bring:

• Extensive experience in HR partnering and advisory services within a complex organisation;
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop HR professionals, manage competing priorities and address performance constructively;
• Strong experience managing complex employee relations matters, supported by sound knowledge of employment legislation and practical judgement;
• A track record of building trusted stakeholder relationships and delivering meaningful improvements to people processes and services.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect, which allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Sunday, 1 November 2026. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date. Please note: The advert may close earlier than the listed closing date should suitable applications be received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application. For further information please contact careers team at 08 9461 3205 or e-mail careers@cityofperth.wa.gov.au.